Braves put starter Fried on injured list

The Atlanta Braves rotation woes continued Tuesday when starter Max Fried was placed on the 10-day injured list.

The latest blow to the rotation could accelerate the team’s plans to have Cole Hamels rushed into action for his 2020 debut.

Hamels, the left-hander signed to add needed experience, has not pitched this season after having a sore shoulder in spring training and then developing triceps tendinitis. Hamels threw his first live batting practice after Sunday’s game.

He will throw again Thursday at the team’s alternate training site and could be activated when Atlanta plays at Baltimore next week.

Fried had been the only current healthy member of the projected rotation before the season began.

Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Fried has a left-side muscle spasm in his lumbar spine. Anthopoulos said he hopes Fried can return as soon as he is eligible on Sept. 16.

Fried said his velocity “was definitely down” after he allowed three runs in five innings against Washington on Saturday night. He is 6-0 with a 1.98 ERA after not taking a decision in the 10-4 loss.

Before the injury, Fried excelled as the team’s top starter, filling the void left when the

Braves lost opening day starter Mike Soroka to a torn right Achilles tendon suffered on Aug. 3 against the New York Mets.

The Braves recalled righthander Kyle Wright. Righthander Jacob Webb was reinstated from the 45-day

IL, adding another arm to the bullpen. Utility infielder Charlie Culberson was designated for assignment.

■ Padres: First baseman Eric Hosmer was placed on the 10day injured list Tuesday with a broken left index finger. Manager Jayce Tingler said Hosmer won’t require surgery; his finger is in a splint.

■ Cubs: Chicago added speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton Tuesday and optioned slumping slugger José Martínez to its alternate training site.

■ Brewers: First baseman Justin Smoak was released after the team designated him for assignment last week. Milwaukee also activated reliever Corey Knebel from the injured list and optioned utilityman Mark Mathias to the team’s alternate training site.

■ Red Sox: Outfielder Andrew Benintendi was transferred to the 45-day injured list and will miss the rest of the season. Infielder Christian Arroyo was added to the 40-man roster.